Golden Boy signs Paulie Malignaggi
by Scott Christ on Sep 28, 2010 6:28 PM EDT
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Paulie Malignaggi signed with Golden Boy Promotions today, announcing the deal on his Twitter page, and ending a long-time professional relationship with promoter Lou DiBella.
Malignaggi reportedly bought out his deal with DiBella Entertainment to sign with the promotional giant. He has worked closely with Golden Boy for his last three bouts, two against Juan Diaz and a May loss to Amir Khan. Since losing to Khan, Malignaggi has been quiet, but has announced plans to fight at 147 pounds from here on out. Against Khan and against Diaz in both of their fights, he seemed slower than he has in the past, with his reflexes seemingly faded some and his feet not as swift as they used to be.
At 29, Malignaggi has fought a lot of hard rounds as a pro. He doesn't have those quick TKO-3 wins that a lot of guys get. Only five of his 27 wins have come inside the distance, none since 2004. His four losses have come with two stoppages, but they were pretty rough beatings from Khan and Ricky Hatton, who both got him out in the 11th round. He also took a horrific beating from Miguel Cotto in 2006, lasting all 12 rounds.
I'm not saying this to be negative, but Golden Boy likely sees Malignaggi as a valuable name, one who can draw in New York, and at this stage can be a great stepping stone for their young fighters. He is still good, but clearly past his prime. Golden Boy seems a perfect fit for him at this stage of his career. If he proves me wrong and has further top-level success, then he'll obviously make good money with them. If he's basically being looked at as a high-level opponent, he'll make good money doing that. Golden Boy simply has opportunities for TV dates and the like that DiBella cannot match. Malignaggi is a smart guy and no doubt understands the limitations of a boxing career once you're at the stage he's at. It's do or die for being a top guy, but there's money to be made even if you aren't.
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He mentioned after the Khan fight that he’d rather retire than be an opponent, which would explain why he was considering fighting in Italy. Maybe he still believes or he was convinced by GB that he can compete with the top guys at 147 here in the States.
Well, I think he was born in Italy (not certain), but he can speak it fluently. That would give him
some attraction over there and he could run up a nice streak of wins and then come back here for one decent payday.
Pray for Nick Charles
I agree that he chose Italy due to his heritage and the number of Italian American fans he has. I was saying that before the GB signing, his options seemed to be limited to either being a contender in the US or being a top fighter outside the US.
by Polish Rifle on Sep 28, 2010 10:17 PM EDT up reply actions
I'll always be a fan of Pauly.
Hopefully he can get a few more good fights before calling it quits.
by SmittytheCutman on Sep 28, 2010 7:01 PM EDT reply actions
I’m not saying this to be negative, but Golden Boy likely sees Malignaggi as a valuable name, one who can draw in New York, and at this stage can be a great stepping stone for their young fighters
You’re probably spot on with this analysis. Such a signing is actually win – win for GB; they get a good draw and good exposure for a young fighter, but, if the young fighter loses, Malignaggi is still worth money, and can be used for the same purpose in the future.
Also, there is no risk of him damaging, or shell – shocking, one of their prospects!
"All the time he's boxing, he's thinking. All the time he was thinking, I was hitting him." - Jack Dempsey
Depends on how his speed translates against bigger men.
We know he has a good chin, but welters also hit harder, therefore his ability to avoid getting hit is paramount.
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
Probably
I also see Paulie vs. Ortiz down the line
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Paulie be dead that happens.
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I see it as a closer match
Canelo does not have the same speed as Khan so Paulie would not be getting caught all night long.
by Polish Rifle on Sep 28, 2010 10:11 PM EDT up reply actions
Canelo would take Paulie out early and brutally. Paulie would not know what to do in there as the Red
head walks through his feather shots and begins to land his left hook. Crunch, pow, BAM!
Pray for Nick Charles
BANG
bang bang BANG BANG!!!
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by Brickhaus on Sep 28, 2010 11:55 PM EDT up reply actions 1 recs
You're
Right, though. Both those guys can punch. Paulie’s hands are lace. I hope they get a compassionate ref if they try it.
If love would die along with death, this life wouldn't be so hard--Andrew Vachss
And McGirt in the corner.
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
Paulie Malignaggi fighting and succeeding as a welterweight.
Fuggetaboutit!
He has about as much chance surviving in this division as Christopher did getting out of his seatbelt before Tony (Soprano) snuffed him.
I mean seriously. What welterweight is going to be hesitate to walk through Paulie’s feathered fists before administering his inevitable beat down.
None that I can think of.
Not sure he has that much better of a chance at 140 either
And at least there are a couple of weak titlists at 147 now. When Paulie got a belt, it was a pretty damn weak 140 pound division, and it’s a lot stronger now.
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"Baseball is played on the field, not on a calculator."
Yeah
I take Paulie over Zaveck…
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
There is no doubt that he can selectively find places to compete
and as a prizefighter who has paid his dues, I wish him the best of luck and hope he earns a few more decent paychecks.
There is one fighter I would love to see Paulie fight at welter. Manny Pacquiao. It would be a perfect opportunity for Paulie to say to Manny’s face what he said behind his back about performance enhancing drugs.
And for Manny to respond.
I always thought that Paulie was the most cleverly matched and managed fighter of the last decade.
I think he has always out-earned his talent, and have always been impressed with him being able to yap his way into fights and paydays. I would like to see him become a promoter someday.
Work is the scourge of the drinking classes.-Oscar Wilde
by Dash Williams on Sep 29, 2010 10:30 AM EDT reply actions 1 recs
That’s a very good way of putting it. I thought DiBella did a great job with him, but now that it’s time to be high-class fodder (whether Pauly understands or not), you may as well send him to the machine.
by El Destruyo on Sep 29, 2010 10:37 AM EDT up reply actions
Looks Like You
may have something there:
Updated: September 28, 2010, 9:18 PM ET Paulie Malignaggi signs with Golden Boy By Dan Rafael
Golden Boy announced that Malignaggi also would help it promote the cards it puts on in his hometown.
“That establishes me more in my hometown and helps establish them in New York,” said Malignaggi, who added he was looking forward to the promotional aspects of his deal.
Be a great seque to pull off—a few more good boxing paydays, a new job already started.
If love would die along with death, this life wouldn't be so hard--Andrew Vachss
He's pretty quick, I think.
Mind you, I’ve only got interviews and pressers to go by.
His Twitter page makes him look borderline illiterate.
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
New Yorks Finest Match
Paulie vs Zab Judah. I’m still promoting this fight. This would be a great fight that could lead to a trilogy. All of the elements to hype the fight already exist between the two of them.
If you always thought what you thought, then you wouldn't think what you knew.
It would certainly be a decent fight to watch
if only because of the speed of both guys. A real “boxing” match.
Most fight fans would not spend a dime to watch Van Gogh paint 'Sunflowers', but they would fill Yankee Stadium to see him cut off his ear. (Bill Nack)
Paulie vs Judah would do well at box office.
But I think Maggs would need a rehab fight to get people truly interested in it.
Work is the scourge of the drinking classes.-Oscar Wilde
PAULIE
Who knows but Paulie may have some good fights left in him. Pro boxing is about making money and if he is carefully matched he can extend his career. He is a very likable fighter and perhaps in some areas can draw in a crowd. He gets an A plus for effort. Best wishes to Paulie from the Lone Star State.
Because Sulaiman thinks Mosley is shot and Canelo can pick him off for a big-name win. Honestly if Mosley’s going to fight, I don’t mind that fight. Pass the torch, at least. It’s not like Shane is going to keep looking for easy fights anyway. He’s Shane Mosley.
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by Scott Christ on Sep 29, 2010 9:14 PM EDT up reply actions
I'm sure it will happen not too long from now.
He’s the closest thing to a new star GBP has, and Mosley’s the closest thing to a starmaker they have.
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